Long time no Post!

I've been a busy woman! Did Lean Training all week and then had to work shift change. For those of you who don't know what that is, it's where I work 12hrs for 6 days in a row. It's gruling!

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Anyway, on the 24th I start back to my 5 day shift! 7-3:30! Finally evenings free!

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Mom is back at work! She is tired, but it's going well. About time for normal and happy things going on. She even has her hair back!!!!!!

I got to visit with Heather and her new baby boy! He's awsome!

Went to the Rascal Flatts concernt with Lynely! We had the best seats! Dirks Bently was awsome too! And Darius Rucker!

Yea, that's how close! We saw SWEAT! >

So, all in all things are looking up and I can't wait for fall! I'm going to try to keep this updated more... hopefully I'll have more time on my hands to do so! lol

Later Kids!

One more thing, if anyone knows anything about the "Feezer" last name and family tree stuff email me at Afeezer@gmail.com! Thanks!!!!!!!!

Day Zero .... again

Ok, so here is some info about what's going on.

Aunt Linda gave a successful 2.4 (of stem cells out of her bone marrow) but they want more just in case. So she stayed overnight and mom received what she gave yesterday. What took Aunt Linda 6 hours to give took mom 30 minutes to receive. But all is well. Aunt Linda was back at it at 7:30 this morning and needs to give 1.6 more to make 4.0. I realize this all sounds like weird stuff, but trust me it does to us too... we just know everything is going right as of now. Aunt Linda will go home today and mom will get the rest of the cells.

Mom's stats as of now:

WBC (White Blood Cell Count) 1.6
Hgb (Hemoglobin) 8.1 - Anything Less than 8 she will need blood
PH (Platelets) 127 - Anything Less than 10 she will need platelets
K+ (Potassium) 4.3
Mg (Magnesium) 1.7 - and this is low so she received some this morning

It's very likely these numbers will decline. It's normal and she should get weaker before better. They said at Day +5 and Day +9 will probably be her worst days. However, right now she is doing great!

Also, on a good note Aunt Linda's WBC was very high and she didn't have to receive the shot to stimulate them to produce! (Good times with no shot in the belly!!!)

Day Zero

So, I'm at the hospital as we speak. Aunt Linda is down the hall she got her port put in this morning and is currently giving bone marrow and they are filtering out the stem cells. This process could take 4-6 hours and maybe even into tomorrow. There is an hour of testing to make sure they have enough then mom will start to recieve the stem cells via iv into her port. Everyone is doing well, Aunt Linda is a bit nauseated but this is natural and everyone should be just fine! =)

Visitors are welcome after this week...

No laytex or rubber balloons only mylar.
No real flowers.
No one under 12.
And absolutly no one who is or has been around anyone ill.

Thanks everyone!! Call the cell if you need any information on locations and stuff

Blood Transfusion

Soooo here is what's going on:

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

9:45AM - We go to Zangmister (Cancer Center) to see the financial advisor guy to help mom out on her medical bills.

10:00AM - Finance guy Brian notices how ill mom is feeling today and gets nurse.

10:05AM - Mom gets vitals checked from nurses and such. EVERYTHING IS LOW... Blood pressure (which is usually super high) white cell count is dangerously low, red cell count is crazy low... hemogloben craziness is going on. Along with Iron and potassium

10:20AM - They take mom back to fill her up with fluids....

Time gets fuzzy at this point, but they were back there until 1pm.

1pm - I take mom on our way to St. Ann's hospital to get a blood transfusion.

They are waiting on us! We go right back... she get's an IV (which was already still in her which made it a bit easier... Mom has bad veins too!)

We wait now for more blood test.. and wait for 2 units of blood to show up.

5:30PM - blood transfusion starts... each unit takes about 3 hours.

6:00 pm - Mom Get's admitted to room 211 at St. Ann's hospital in Columbus.

Uncle John comes and takes over while I get much needed sleep.

9:00PM- I go back.

Pastor Harold and Ken visit!! =) We love them!

I stay unitl 11 then she sleeps..

Wendesday, February 4, 2009

My BFF Linda takes mommy food (hospital food sucks!)

Grandma stays with mom all day (so I can rest up to work the night shift!)

Aunt linda and uncle john visit ( so i hear =) )

Mom get's 2 more units of blood...

TODAY!!!

She should get to go home... I took her breakfast.. and we'll know more soon!

Thanks I'll keep you as updated as possible!


Just so everyone also knows, we were well aware this may happen. She had one in June of 2008 as well, so no worries this should actually help her with chemo. Just keep her in your prayers!

Love you all!

It's a Match!

Mom was able to have chemo yesterday, and today! They gave her iron and potassium this past week. Also, we some really good news we got last week.... Aunt Linda is a match for bone marrow. So hopefully when chemo is done and WORKS we will continue to step 2 ... transplant!

Thanks for all the prayers!

Love,

Manda

Ok, a friend of mom's suggested that I do this site instead of the blog... either way you will get your updates quicker, so check it out!

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Updates!

Ok, so I started this all as a fun way to just let people know what is going on in my life. I have decided to expand on that, and let you all know what is going on daily/weekly with my mom's health update. I know she and I and I'm sure lots others get sick of the "how's your mom?" I figured most of us are internet savvy nowadays and this would be a quick and fun way to get the information out and not have to repeat it 8 times a day.

Today mom was supposed to have her second round of chemo. She, however, couldn't because of her white blood cell count being low. From what I read a normal person is anywhere between 4.5 - 10.5 and two weeks ago mom was 9.0 and now she is .09. Basically, she isn't allowed
to do anything. She can't go to the store, work, friends houses, very few people can stop by... she has to stay healthy and we try chemo again next week.

As for me, I'm working night shift while she is doing all of the chemo. I actually like it a lot, but I do miss my fellow co workers on days.... February is projected date to return to days. =)

Oh and that cute Oliver kitty you see... I think he is sick, we go to the vet tomorrow. I'm hoping they fix him all up and we can be all better in the Feezer house hold!